Stepping Stone Ground Cover

Irish moss softens the stepping stones but succulents and drought resistant ground covers add interest and texture to make the pathway more interesting.

Stepping stone ground cover.

Not only do low growing grass and other ground cover plants soften the look of the stone but they are a low maintenance way to keep weeds away. This petite herb comes in many varieties all with tiny rounded fragrant leaves in shades of dark green lime green and even yellow with a white edging. A good solution to both of these problems is to add low growing plants between the stones. Creeping perennials grow close to the ground and generally do not get taller than 4 6 with many only reaching 1 2 high.

It meets all of the criteria of a good plant employee. This plant can be easily divided so you can start with one plant and in a year or two you will have more than enough. For a more natural look get two similar terracotta colors and brush randomly on each stone. A great cheap ground cover for walkway areas is creeping phlox.

From earp construction. Creeping thyme thymus spp. Growing only about 3 inches tall this plant spreads over time crowding out weeds and thus reducing maintenance further. Considered one of the finest ground covers for filling in between flagstones.

Creeping thyme also known as mother of thyme or wild thyme is a creeping woody stemmed perennial that is a favorite plant to use for a low maintenance ground cover serving as a filler between garden stepping stones. Dianthus extremely hardy this low growing clumping plant makes a good ground cover between pavers for both sunny and partially sunny locations. They are great for pathways and borders around ponds or in containers. Depending on the variety plants are smothered with pink red white or lavender flowers.

Low growing plants for walkways. Finally help your new ground cover prosper with a weekly soaking the plants need to stay moist and a weekly hand weeding. This garden path proves that plants for walkways can have a modern vibe too. Thyme is easy to grow in the right conditions growing best in light dry well drained soil and full sun.

Deep around the stones so your ground cover can thrive. These plants can take quite a bit of foot traffic and are perfect for planting between stepping stones or used as a lawn substitution. Love the patches of scotch moss in between the stepping stones in this photo. The flowers grow 3 to 6 inches in height.